News Summary
Mableton is mourning the loss of community members following two separate tragic shootings. The first incident involved the shooting death of 33-year-old Cody Chavous in Cobb County. The second shooting occurred at Lindley Middle School, where a female student suffered a critical self-inflicted gunshot wound in a bathroom. Despite immediate medical attention, the student succumbed to her injuries weeks later. These events have raised serious concerns about community and school safety, prompting calls for enhanced security measures.
Mableton is grappling with tragedy following two separate shootings that have left the community in mourning. The first incident involved a 33-year-old man, Cody Chavous, who was shot and killed on the evening of July 4th in Cobb County. Police responded to a call at approximately 6 p.m. and discovered Chavous with multiple gunshot wounds at 300 Concept 21 Circle. He was subsequently transported to Grady Memorial Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting is currently underway, and law enforcement is actively seeking information from the public. Individuals with any relevant details are urged to reach out to the Cobb County Police Department Major Crimes Unit at 770-499-3945.
In a separate and devastating incident, a female student at Lindley Middle School in Mableton was critically injured after suffering a self-inflicted gunshot wound on January 15. The alarming event took place around 3 p.m. in a school bathroom, prompting immediate lockdown procedures as local law enforcement arrived on the scene. Following the incident, the student was urgently transported to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta for medical assistance. A school administrator and a Cobb County School District police officer were able to secure the weapon used in the incident right after it occurred.
While the identity of the student and specific details regarding how she acquired the firearm remain undisclosed, the incident has raised pressing concerns about school safety. Cobb County police have revealed that weapons detectors are not installed at the middle school level, which has intensified worries among parents and community members. Authorities lifted the lockdown once it was confirmed that there was no ongoing threat to other students. Parents were instructed to reunite with their children at Leland United Methodist Church. In the aftermath of this incident, counseling services have been made available to students and staff to provide support during this difficult time.
Tragically, on January 22, local authorities confirmed that the injured student succumbed to her injuries. However, further details regarding her identity, including her name and age, have yet to be released. The events of both July and January in Mableton have sparked expressions of grief and concern throughout the community, leading Cobb County Mayor Michael Owens to voice support for the affected families. He emphasized the critical need for enhanced community safety measures in light of these incidents.
The pain these shootings have caused is profoundly felt within the Mableton community. Community members are now left grappling with the impacts of these tragedies as investigations continue, and support services are mobilized to aid those who have been affected. Authorities are focusing on the necessity for greater safety measures, particularly in schools, to prevent such heartbreaking incidents from occurring in the future. The ongoing investigation into the shooting of Cody Chavous also remains a priority, with law enforcement encouraging anyone with information to come forward.
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- Atlanta News First
- Wikipedia: Mableton, Georgia
- Fox 5 Atlanta
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- WSB TV
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Mableton
- Cobb County Courier
- Google News: Mableton shooting
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